Tam
Well-Known Member
The suspension spec is quoted:
Suspension: 4” in either direction
Still does that mean it can lower to a minimum height of 4" from the ground?
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My two biggest problems with the cybertruck
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The suspension spec is quoted:
Suspension: 4” in either direction
Still does that mean it can lower to a minimum height of 4" from the ground?
SlyWombat
Member
I would say no it can't go to just 4" from the ground. It will go up and down 4" from the normal ride height. I think they said it had 16" of ground clearance assuming that is at max height that would be 8" when it is at the lowest. And that is 8 inch of ground clearance not the bed height.
8’ with the tail gate down for easy handling of 4x8 sheets.
You not loading heavy sheet without someone reaching over the side.
But anyways, this isn't a contractors truck. The Honda ridgeline sold poorly in part because of the same slopped sides. I don't think the people who actually will buy the cybertruck will care much about reaching over the sides. It's more of an SUV for people who don't care about a third row and want a more rugged area behind the second row. Cybertruck is really an anti Model X/Y.
Few actual contractors would be brave enough to show up on a job site with this vehicle.
JJOhio
Member
We really need to know the specs of the inverter. If it's 10KW, pure sine wave, I'm in.
I load plywood into my truck which has the same size bed everyday. I leave the gate close, lift the plywood onto it from the rear and let it slide in. Sometimes the first be need to be bumped once or twice to get it tight to the cab but all the subsequent ones slide right in. If I am worried about scratches to the plywood I simply throw a piece of carpet over the top of the gate. I can load about 10 sheets of 3/4” plywood in 3 minutes or so and I am old.
I’m not a big fan of windshields with big slants so that will take some getting used to for me.
Plywood is no problem. Sheetrock would be harder. After the first sheet they all just slide in though.
Don't forget seating for 6. I take this truck over X anytime! Hate the falcon wings!
It's going to have to squat down a bit to fit in a standard american garage.
Ok so I reserved one but my biggest issues not mentioned above. First why a crappy air suspension? Ok for street cars but suck off road for numerous reasons. Second: I really hope if has viewable 360 cameras like my LX570 but with no side view mirrors how will I add tow mirror extenders? To be able to see around my camper? Also with 14k lb capacity, 5th wheel capability? Finally, winch? I can’t even think of how you would attach or wire on in.
See this is the issue. We already got people who haven’t got the first clue about how contractors in trucks work giving opinions.
DMC-Orangeville
Audi eTron & John Deere 5100E
A large portion of pick up truck owners need a trailer ball in the bed for fifth wheel towing. I do. My horse trailer couldn't be used with this truck, as the sloped sides will hit the front end of the trailer on tight turns.
This pushes me to the Rivian or the new Ford (when it comes out) for my next pick up purchase
This pushes me to the Rivian or the new Ford (when it comes out) for my next pick up purchase
Xminus6
Member
I will say that the extended windshield is probably my favorite feature of my Model X. If you’re even moderately tall it’s great to have that visibility rather than the gunslit views from normal vehicles.
I’m curious why are you using a 5th wheel on a 1/2 ton. Everyone I know using a 5th for horses uses a 3/4 at an absolute minimum. I have never seen a 5th wheel on a 1/2 ton. A 2-5/16” ball is good for upto 30k lbs so way beyond what a 1/2 ton can handle.
We won't know what the inverter can do until it comes out, but the motors draw like 250kW (ludicrous is like 1000AMPS) at 480V. Isn't that like, 500+ AMPS? A nice MIG only needs about 60Amps. Did I do that math right?
That's a somewhat specific use case, I don't think it's a large portion. Most of the guys I know who own trucks just throw *sugar* in the back or go camping. Hell, both of them have camper shells. One does have a Lance on his though.
Many 5th wheel campers are 8-10k lbs GVW, single axel goose neck horse trailers are in the same range, a bobcat on a gooseneck and many other smaller contractor equipment is also within this weight range. All are regularly pulled with 1/2 ton trucks.
makes me also think what about a plow blade? How in the world would you attach one? It’s not a body on frame so unless it came with mounts underneath or you did some major fabrication, no way.
You know Elon presented it as the truck of trucks and function over form but I’m starting to think he may be way off there.
Brovane
Member
Not everyone that owns a truck needs to haul a 24,000 lb goose-neck trailer over the continental divide.
I’m pretty sure the motors are DC so battery -> motor wouldn’t go through an inverter.
